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The Missouri State Archives research room is open to in-person researchers by appointment only. To request an appointment email archives@sos.mo.gov or call (573) 751-3280. Research requests may also be submitted through our online request form or emailed to archives@sos.mo.gov. In an effort to continue to make our records available to researchers, all researchers can temporarily submit up to three requests at a time.
Contact Information
Address
600 West Main Street
P.O. Box 1747
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-3280(Phone)
(573) 526-5327(Fax)
archref@sos.mo.gov
Research Request
Request Policies: www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/email
Online Request Form: www.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ResearchRequest/
Hours
Winter Hours (September to May)
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Second Saturday: 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m.
Third Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Summer Hours (June to August)
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Second and Fourth Saturdays: 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m.
Third Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Student Tours
Contact Historical Educator Tracy Wegman at (573) 526-5296 or tracy.wegman@sos.mo.gov for information on scheduling student tours.
Holidays
The Missouri State Archives will be closed for Federal and State holidays:
2020 Holiday Closings
| 2020 |
|---|
| New Year's Day |
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 |
Closed |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
Monday, January 20, 2020 |
Closed |
| Lincoln Day |
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 |
Closed |
| Washington's Birthday |
Monday, February 17, 2020 |
Closed |
| Easter |
Saturday, April 11, 2020 |
Closed |
| Truman Day |
Friday, May 8, 2020 |
Closed |
| Memorial Day |
Monday, May 25, 2020 |
Closed |
| Independence Day (Observed) |
Friday, July 3, 2020 |
Closed |
| Labor Day |
Monday, September 7, 2020 |
Closed |
| Columbus Day |
Monday, October 12, 2020 |
Closed |
| Veteran's Day |
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 |
Closed |
| Thanksgiving Holiday |
Thursday, November 26, 2020 |
Closed |
| Christmas Holiday |
Friday, December 25, 2020 |
Closed |
Location and Directions
The Missouri State Archives is part of the State Capitol complex and is located in the James C. Kirkpatrick State Information Center. The Archives is two blocks west of the State Capitol on West Main Street. ( View Map )
Parking
Visitor parking is available at no charge in close vicinity to the building. Handicap parking is immediately in front of the building.